Job Description

How Will You Make an Impact? The Senior Scientist (Molecular Biology) will take a leading role in development for internal new product introductions (NPI) as well as collaborative Molecular Diagnostic (MDx) interests. The candidate will provide technical expertise on a project and department level and will be expected to integrate into a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. The successful individual is required to exhibit a results oriented attitude with the ability to thrive in the fast paced environment of MDx. The Scientist III will possess the technical capacity to develop experimental hypotheses, design and perform experiments, analyze data sets, and write protocols and reports. Furthermore, they will be expected to present their findings on a project level to external and business stakeholders. Successful candidate will possess good practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, capillary electrophoresis, NGS. What will you do?

• Represents verification and validation function on a project level for molecular biology assay development, software integration and/or instrument integration or development.
• Leads test method development and validation
• Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Problem solving using knowledge of technical product details, design control and basic regulatory issues.
• Designs and conducts experiments independently and writes procedures, protocols and reports
• Recommends and executes changes to processes, procedures or products internally to the department.
• Possesses strong computer skills and can manage and analyze data sets.
• May lead training and guidance of junior scientists; may review and approve junior scientist's work
• Adheres to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards.

• Required - Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar (at upper second-class level) with 4 years of experience.
• Preferred - Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar

• Experience as technical or project leader
• Extensive hands on experience with molecular biology methods.
• Experience with sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction methods.
• Experience with qPCR, CE and/or NGS molecular biology methods.
• Experience with statistics packages, e.g. JMP, Minitab.

• Experimental design and analysis skills
• Familiar with good laboratory and documentation practices.
• Strong laboratory knowledge of assays development best practices
• Familiar with Excel and Statistical Data Analysis tools
• Knowledge of IVD process for MDx
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate and manage multiple project tasks
• Experience working in regulated environment (e.g., ISO 13485) is an advantage.